Publications Archive

2004 Reports

Read reports released publicly by the BCA in 2004 here.

 

Research and Development Investment by Australia’s Leading Businesses

Business innovation is the result of a range of commercial and business strategies and not just R&D spend, a survey of BCA Members has found.
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Expanding the Possibilities: A Vision for a Prosperous and Sustainable Australia

This draft document was prepared by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for discussion by BCA Sustainable Growth Task Force. The contents do not represent BCA policy.
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CEO Turnover in 2003: Governance and Succession Planning

Although the rate of CEO turnover in Australia declined in the past year, local CEOs are more likely to leave their jobs because of poor performance than their global counterparts, this study finds.
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Beyond the Horizon: Short-Termism in Australia

The Business Council of Australia has called on federal and state governments and the private sector to consider a range of measures to counteract excessive short-termism in Australia.
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Fresh Approaches to Communication Between Companies and Their Shareholders

This discussion paper outlines number of new approaches Australia’s listed companies might adopt to strengthen or improve their communication and interaction with shareholders.
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The Other Election: Implications of the Forthcoming Senate Election for Business and the Economy

An objective analysis of the Greens’ publicly stated business and economic policies shows that they do not support the economic reform program of the past two decades, despite this program delivering Australia’s current economic prosperity.
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Building Effective Systems for the Commercialisation of University Research

A study by the Business Council of Australia and the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee on building better systems to take university R&D to the market.
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Offshoring, Global Outsourcing and the Australian Economy

14 July 2004: The Business Council of Australia has released a position paper on offshoring, predicting the trend to outsource information, IT and other services to offshore companies would have largely positive implications for Australia’s economy and jobs.
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Assessment of the Australian Labor Party Workplace Relations Policy Platform

2 July 2004: Australia’s leading companies have released a report on the potential outcomes and impacts on Australia’s economy of the ALP’s workplace relations platform.
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Executive Remuneration Position Paper

24 June 2004: The Business Council of Australia has released a position paper in response to the continuing debate over pay for CEOs and other senior business managers.
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The Vocational Education and Training System: Key Issues for Large Enterprises

Wide-ranging changes are required in the vocational education and training system to ensure it meets the future needs of large businesses.
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The Community of Business

February 2004: The Business Council of Australia has surveyed its Members on their contribution to the community and on factors that have driven recent performance and will drive future opportunities.
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